Kids of all ages will love these professional-quality historical audio dramas that are based on the classic books by G. A. Henty. One of my goals as a homeschool mom is to bring history to life for my children. After all, reading dry textbooks and completing boring assignments is not…
These easy-to-use high school English workbooks are a convenient option for independent learners. One of my biggest surprises as a new homeschooler was finding that my kids actually LIKE workbooks and worksheets. Who would have guessed? It definitely wasn’t what I expected. I had planned hands-on activities to make learning…
High school students can get hands-on lab experience with these live homeschool science labs from College Prep Science. I can still remember the smell of formaldehyde and . . . the FROG. It was eighth or ninth grade, and we were dissecting a slimy, smelly frog. And I loathed it….
Math-challenged students can develop skills and build confidence with these simple homeschool math strategies. As a homeschool mom of a struggling math student, I’ve met my share of critics. Some, like the local school district, remind me each year that my child is not meeting their standards. Others are less…
Help your teen develop the practical life skills that he or she needs in order to thrive as a young adult. As homeschool parents we work hard to make sure our kids are prepared for college or a career after graduation. We teach all the required subjects and make sure…
These wonderful living books from Candlewick Press will make history meaningful for your child or teen. Use these books for independent reading or as read-alouds! History is often seen as a dry, boring account of dates and facts that must be endured. And honestly, when it comes to history textbooks,…
Help your kids develop important touch typing skills with these fun online typing games. I will never forget my ninth-grade typing class . . . 1980’s style, of course. No computers, just typewriters. Almost all the students had the latest electronic typewriters. Except me, of course. I had an ancient,…
Over the years we have used a variety of homeschool math programs. We have ditched several along the way, but others continue to serve us well at various levels. For years, though, I had wanted to try Teaching Textbooks with my kids. I’d heard so many good things about it,…
Can I just say how excited I am to have a fifth-grader this year? Fourth grade was awesome, but fifth grade seems to be such a year of growth for kids. I’m looking forward to all the learning and discussion we will have together this year! Weston is 11 years…